Detailed Proposal Template

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With this template, every proposer is guided to:

Align with Proposal Qualification Checklist

Situate their plan in the group-based DAO structure.

Show local & remote member roles as group members are decentralized.

Align with the DEP program timeline.

Present a clear budget table.

Create a proposal by adding a new Google docs in DAO Drive Folder -> DAO Working Files (Editable) -> Draft Proposals

Title (max 60 characters):
Proposal [Name] – Group [A/B/C] DAO [Name]

Submitted by:
Name(s), location, short bio

DAO:
(e.g., Grow Together DAO – Group A, Nourish DAO – Group B, Connect DAO – Group C, Reflection DAO – Group D)

Group Allocation Context:

Budget allocation: [$1,000 for Grow Together/Nourish/Connect, $750 for Reflection]
Group target: [e.g., 334 trees, 334 meals, 167 sessions, 50 reflections]

1. DAO Alignment

Goal: What you will do and why.
Relevance to DAO Mission: How this proposal fulfills your group’s target and contributes to DAO-wide goals.
Tone & Spirit: How it reflects DAO values (trust, openness, learning).

2. DAO Member Involvement

Decentralized Participation: Note where group members are based and how they’ll collaborate.

Detailed Suggested Roles: (fill in names + responsibilities)

No.	Full Name	Location	Role	Responsibility
1			Group Lead / Executor	Coordinate, oversee execution, reporting
2			Executor	Lead main activity execution
3			Executor	Support execution, logistics
4			Documentor	Collect reports, notes, photos
5			Storyteller	Capture narratives, quotes, reflections
6			Designer / Content Support	Prepare materials, visuals
7			Treasurer	Manage budget, receipts
8–10			Backup / QA	Quality review, fill-in as needed

*suggested roles based on information on Padlet.

3. Feasible & Responsible Plan (Aligned with DEP Timeline)

Phase 1: Research & Planning (Sep 22 – Oct 9)

Preparation, outreach, partner identification, budget draft.

Phase 2: Proposal Submission & Review (Oct 10 – Oct 25)

Oct 10: Submit proposal via XDAO.
Oct 11–24: Proposal qualification & DAO voting.
Oct 25: Approval → 70% funds released.

Phase 3: Execution (Oct 26 – Nov 30)

Weekly/step-by-step plan (list what will be done each week).
Documentation requirements (photos, notes, reports).

Phase 4: Reporting (Dec 1 – Dec 5)

Dec 1: Submit Proposal Summary Report.
Dec 5: Final 30% funds released after verification.

4. Budget Requested

Total Budget: $[XXX] (full group allocation)

Item	Quantity / Details	Cost (USD)	Notes
[Item 1]	[Details]	$XXX
[Item 2]	[Details]	$XXX
Total		$XXX	Matches group allocation

5. Measurable Outcomes

[Target number of trees/meals/sessions/reflections delivered].
Supporting activities (workshops, story circles, etc).
Documentation submitted.
Completion by Nov 30, 2025.

6. Reflection & Learning

How feedback and stories will be gathered.
How results will be shared at All-DAO Execution Sync and with Reflection DAO.

7. Proper Submission Format

Submit via XDAO by Oct 10, 2025.

8. Collaboration with External Communities or Partners (Optional)

Any local NGOs, care facilities, schools, or youth groups involved.

9. Innovation / Story-Driven Approach (Optional)

Any creative methods: storytelling, media, cultural elements, playlists, diaries.

Attachments (Optional)

Templates (consent form, reflection sheet, budget sheet, flyers).
Sample visuals or activity outlines.